Eddie Van Bloem is an accomplished creative professional with extensive experience in the advertising industry. Currently serving as Executive Creative Director and previously as Group Creative Director at Merkley + Partners since October 2009, Eddie has honed skills in leadership and creativity across various roles. Prior to this, Eddie worked as a freelance Creative Director in 2009 and held multiple creative positions at Lowe Worldwide and Lowe NY, where Eddie advanced from Senior Writer to Creative Director. Earlier experience includes a writing role at Hill Holliday and a Senior Writer position at Goldsmith Jeffrey. Eddie's educational background includes studies at Miami Ad School Atlanta @ Portfolio Center and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Spring Hill College.